We are pleased to welcome Megan Middleton who is joining the Adkin team as a full-time graduate surveyor. Megan has been studying for her Msc in Rural Land and Estate Management at the Royal Agricultural University and initially joined us in the Spring on an part-time basis whilst completing her dissertation. She had previously trained… Read more »
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Simon Alden elected as President of the CAAV
We are pleased to announce the election of Simon Alden as President of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). The CAAV is a specialist professional body representing almost 3,000 members practising in a diverse range of agricultural and rural work throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. CAAV members are agricultural and rural valuers… Read more »
Proposed Abingdon Reservoir
Thames Water have resurrected a proposal to construct an above ground reservoir between the villages of Steventon and East Hanney in Oxfordshire. This is to help manage the increasing demand for water in the South East. The reservoir would cover an area of 2560 acres with an 8 mile perimeter, and would have connections to… Read more »
Agency Review 2021/22
The last 12 months have been one of the most successful years for agency sales that Adkin have ever achieved. With transactions agreed at over £162 million our Agency Review reflects this highly successful activity and provides our predictions for the coming year. You can read the full report here: Agency Review 2021-22 … Read more »
Julian Sayers appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire
Adkin are delighted to announce that Julian Sayers has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire with specific responsibility for the County’s farming and rural communities. Julian said “I am honoured to have been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant and I look forward to supporting the Lord Lieutenant and the work of the Lieutenancy… Read more »
VACANCY – Property Manager (Full-time)
PROPERTY MANAGER WANTED Adkin is a small friendly team of Chartered Surveyors based in the attractive village of Ardington near Wantage, Oxfordshire. Our work includes all aspects of agricultural, commercial and residential property throughout Southern England, but primarily in Oxfordshire and surrounding counties. Due to an ever increasing workload, an exciting opportunity has arisen for… Read more »
The Countryside Code
Natural England has issued a new edition of the Countryside Code which covers the rules which visitors must follow when enjoying parks, waterways, coasts and the countryside. The Countryside Code (2022)
We are recruiting!
SURVEYOR WANTED – All Levels of Experience Considered Due to increasing workload, Adkin have opportunities to join the team in our highly respected firm. We are open to applications from those recently qualified or perhaps part way through their training but are also very interested in those more experienced including Associate/Director level. Excellent career prospects… Read more »
61st Hay & Straw Sale – January 2022 – Report
The 61st Adkin/Thimbleby & Shorland Annual Sale of Hay & Straw was held live and online this year, enabling buyers to bid remotely if desired, a trend that has fast become the norm due to the Covid pandemic. Yet again, the trade was in marked contrast to last year, this time with significantly less demand across… Read more »
Julian Sayers, in his capacity as Chairman of the Worshipful Company of Farmers Charitable Trust met HRH The Countess of Wessex at last week’s Livery Banquet and discussed the Company’s charitable endeavours which include the well respected agricultural and rural leadership courses.
